Summary

A seasoned audio professional with over 20 years of experience developing engaging soundscapes for critically acclaimed titles. Adept in managing cross-functional teams and driving creative innovation, I bring a unique blend of technical proficiency and artistic vision to every project

Experience

AUDIO LEAD – Intrepid Studios (04/2022 – Current)
  • Establish and mentor an internal Audio team consisting of Sound Designers and Audio Programmers
  • Spearhead the implementation of Wwise for Unreal, dynamic weather system, interactive music system, AI voice system, and many more
  • Collaborate with other discipline directors/producers defining scope and schedules
SENIOR AUDIO DESIGNER – Protagonist Games (07/2020 – 03/2022)
  • Established and executed audio vision and maintained audio budget
  • Collaborated with other discipline directors/producers defining scope and schedules
  • Streamlined the implementation and integration of various audio elements through Wwise and additional audio tool development
POLICE OFFICER – City of San Diego (05/2018 – 04/2019)
  • Patrol officer
AUDIO DESIGNER – SCEA (05/2014 – 05/2016)
  • Streamlined quicker iteration and implementation into 3 simultaneous PS4 titles in Wwise
  • Created fun and engaging audio content of vastly different styles
AUDIO DIRECTOR – Molten Games (10/2013 – 03/2014)
  • Established and executed audio vision of flagship unnamed title
  • Managed audio budget and oversaw all external music and voice-over development
  • Spearheaded the implementation and integration of various audio elements through Wwise and Unreal
AUDIO LEAD – Trion Worlds (07/2008 – 10/2013)
  • Directed and led audio vision, creation, and implementation on Defiance
  • Worked with other disciplines defining scope, schedules, and resource allocation
  • Oversaw all audio internal development, budgeting, outsourcing, and voice-over coordinating and casting
  • Managed coordination between Syfy audio team to enhance the user crossover experience through shared iconic sounds between game and TV show
AUDIO LEAD – Sony Online Entertainment (01/2004 – 06/2008)
  • Audio Lead for over 10 EverQuest franchise Adventure Packs and Expansions
  • Led creative direction of multiple simultaneous titles conceptualizing new and exciting audio features while also maintaining schedules and resource allocation
  • Managed music and voice-over outsourcing and direction
SOUND DESIGNER – Microsoft Games (04/2003 – 10/2003)
AUDIO LEAD – Acclaim Entertainment (05/2001 – 12/2002)
STAFF AUDIO ENGINEER  – Omega Recording Studios (06/1998 – 05/2001)

Key Titles

Ashes of Creation • Defiance • EverQuest II • EverQuest • Koi Pond • Field Commander • Amped 2
Full list available by request